Extreme Spirit Chaos Chapter 91 - 88: A Challenge from the Holy Hall

Chapter 91: Chapter 88: A Challenge from the Holy Hall

But when Mu Chen looked closer, he saw a young woman in a blue, wide-sleeved dress smiling radiantly at him. Her smile was like that of a fairy from the Nine Heavens, and for a mont, the surrounding group of Outer Circle Students were petrified.

CLATTER. CLATTER...

As the sound of falling chopsticks echoed, Mu Chen gave a wry smile and rubbed his nose. He quickly walked over with Little Tiger. "You... why did you co down today?"

The young woman was none other than Mu Bingling. The corners of her lips curved upward as she smiled. "Holy Hall Students aren’t restricted to a specific dining area, so I ca down."

Mu Bingling’s voice was gentle. She didn’t explicitly state why she had co down, but the aning behind her words was crystal clear. A warmth instantly filled Mu Chen’s heart. Little Tiger finally snapped out of it, looking back and forth between Mu Chen and Mu Bingling. His face suddenly flushed red as he scratched his head. "Big Sister, you’re so beautiful! Even the Saintess of my tribe can’t compare to you..."

Mu Bingling was taken aback for a mont, then a blush crept up her cheeks. The atmosphere imdiately turned awkward. Although Little Tiger could be dense, he wasn’t stupid. Seeing how awkward it was, he quickly stamred, "W-well, Brother Mu Chen, I’ll go get our food. You and Big Sister can... uh, I’m going..."

After blurting that out nervously, Little Tiger turned and bolted, moving even faster than when he’d first entered the cafeteria. Watching him flee, Mu Chen looked at Mu Bingling with a helpless expression and explained, "That’s just how Little Tiger is. He’s very simple and speaks his mind. I hope you don’t mind."

Mu Bingling slowly raised her head, and the hand that had been stroking a piece of jade stopped. "Of course I don’t mind," she said teasingly. "But am I to understand that you also think I’m very beautiful?"

"Uh... Well..." Mu Chen froze, suddenly not knowing where to put his hands. He never felt so flustered in front of other won, but now...

Seeing Mu Chen’s flustered state, Mu Bingling covered her mouth, her shoulders trembling with laughter. Mu Chen knew he’d been thoroughly teased. Annoyed, he plopped down right next to Mu Bingling and pursed his lips. "Hey, people are watching."

Mu Bingling ignored him and continued to laugh for a mont longer before finally looking at him, her eyes still full of amusent. "Alright, alright. I’ll stop teasing you."

After saying that, however, she started laughing again. ’I thought that since he’s matured, he wouldn’t be like his old self anymore. But it seems he hasn’t changed one bit. This way, I won’t feel like the distance between us has grown.’

Now sitting beside Mu Bingling, Mu Chen caught a glimpse of the Jade Pendant she was holding. No, perhaps it should be called a jade stone now...

"This is..." Mu Chen froze. He saw a thin red string attached to the jade stone. An image of an object surfaced in his mind—it was... his personal Jade Pendant. A sharp pain suddenly pierced his heart. ’What kind of longing would compel a woman to spend three years turning a once uneven Jade Pendant, intricately carved with countless patterns, into this...?’

But just as Mu Chen was about to reach for the Jade Pendant, a man dressed in luxurious brocade robes descended from the second floor. He walked slowly, but each step was heavy and deliberate, as if treading on the heartstrings of everyone present.

’Judging by his path, he’s heading for .’ Mu Chen looked up. The man wasn’t particularly handso, but he wore a perpetually smug smile. He didn’t look arrogant, but he radiated an exceptional level of confidence.

"You’re Mu Chen? The rumored new student?"

Although the man was addressing Mu Chen, his eyes were scanning Mu Bingling up and down. While his gaze held no trace of lewdness, it still made Mu Chen extrely uncomfortable.

"I don’t know if I’m the ’rumored new student,’ but my na is indeed Mu Chen," he replied coolly. As he spoke, Mu Chen also stood up; he refused to let soone look down on him from a position of superiority.

"Oh, not bad," the man said, touching his forehead with an exasperated look. "Are you trying to make

think we’re on the sa level? What a foolish new student."

Mu Bingling stood up as well, her voice cold. "Kong Ye Ming, what do you want?"

The man nad Kong Ye Ming chuckled, his mocking gaze shifting to Mu Bingling. "What do I want? Mu Bingling, this has nothing to do with you. What I’m curious about is why a proud Ice Goddess like you would fall for a wild brat like him. Tsk tsk, and it looks like he’s a cripple, too."

"Who are you calling a cripple?" In an instant, Mu Bingling’s expression beca frigid. The Ice Attribute Primordial Qi in the air began to surge violently around her. But just then, a small but warm hand took hers. Startled, she turned in surprise to see a face brimming with confidence.

"I told you. When I ca back, I would no longer be the kid who could only hide behind you." Pulling Mu Bingling behind him, Mu Chen’s lips curved into a matching smile. "What is it you want?"

Kong Ye Ming chuckled. "A nice expression you’ve got there. What do I want? I want to have so fun with you. Mu Chen, I hereby challenge you. The loser... must kneel and call the winner ’Grandpa’ three tis. How about it?"

Seeing Mu Bingling about to speak, Mu Chen cut in, "Fine. But I want to and the terms. If I lose, I’ll do as you ask. But if you lose, I won’t make you kneel; you’ll have to agree to a different condition. However, the new student trials are tomorrow. So how about this: I’ll accept your challenge in ten days. Deal?"

"Hmm?" Kong Ye Ming paused, then burst out laughing.